Daniela Zapata

Technology

Effects of Introducing STEM Education Early On

Science research has suggested that quality STEM experiences in pre-k to 3rd grade has great results. It was able to offer a strong foundation for learning about these areas in ways that help these kids later on in their educational career. This is according to the Community for Advancing Discovery Research…

Daniela ZapataMarch 8, 2022

Education

How to Help Anxious Students Succeed on Science Exams

A study from the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Science" conducted by Barnard College President Sian Leah Beilock and her research team revealed that helping lower-income high school freshman to regulate their test-taking anxiety can actually cut their biology course failure rates in half. A brief pre-exam de-stressing session can…

Daniela ZapataNovember 20, 2019

Technology Women Matter

Irene Loilot-Curie and Gender Equality

Throughout the years women have fought hard for gender equality. This is one the the most crucial discussions we are having as a society today. It takes courageous women to break barriers and fight for the love of science. Women like Irene Joliot-Curie have paved the way for women throughout…

Daniela ZapataNovember 20, 2019

Science

Phonons: The New Negative Gravity

According to a paper released July 23 with arXiv a group of scientists have now considered sound to have negative mass, and constantly drifting in all directions. This new concept has shattered the conventional way of thinking about sound as a wave. This new paper argues the fact that instead of…

Daniela ZapataMarch 8, 2022

Energy

Benefits of Switching to Renewable Energy

Solar panels and wind turbines are known to produce less carbon dioxide than power plants that burn fossil fuel. Less carbon dioxide is not the only benefit produced by these technologies and they need to be noticed. Switching to solar panels and wind turbines can create a vast amount of…

Daniela ZapataAugust 13, 2018

Technology

How Boyan Slat is Changing Our Ocean

Between California and Hawaii resides the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This part of the ocean is home to more than five trillion pieces of plastic, thats easily a sixth of the U.S. With so much garbage already thrown in, its a mystery as to why someone hasn't done something about…

Daniela ZapataAugust 14, 2018

Technology

Signs of Bullying And Ways to Prevent It

The effort to prevent bullying has increased significantly throughout the years. Many schools have adopted the anti-bullying strategies and really cracked down on the matter. Many social media influencers have spoken up about it and promoted the anti-bullying movement. Companies like Instagram and twitter have made great strides to prevent…

Daniela ZapataJuly 24, 2018

Education

Surviving Your Childs Math Class

Math seems to be taught different these days. The simplicity of 2 oranges + 2 oranges = 4 oranges problem has been dissected and taught in what seems a much more intricate way. Now, children are most likely learning to solve real problems like figuring out how many oranges they…

Daniela ZapataJuly 24, 2018

Women Matter

Fight For Gender Equality

Women like Sheryl Sandberg, who have built a reputation by telling women to just “lean in” to get what we want at work has helped pave the way for gender equality. By now, many of us know that the gender pay gap is a real and ongoing issue. Women are…

Daniela ZapataJuly 23, 2018

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Public Schools vs Private Schools

The debate between public and private schools seems to be an ongoing argument. While each have their pros and cons, it is safe to say one is not necessarily better than the other. When parents look to decide where they want their children to go the question really isn’t what…

Daniela ZapataJuly 16, 2018

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Here’s Why Giving Back to the Community is Important

Many people spend their young adult lives trying to get out of the community they grew up in, spread their wings and explore new opportunities. But, often times, we tend to forget that the same community we are leaving helped us get those wings in some way. Giving back to…

Daniela ZapataJuly 13, 2018

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So How Do Nonprofit Organization Benefit Our Society?

Nonprofit organizations provide programs and services to the community. When there is a need in the community these organizations are formed to fill in the cracks. By definition, a nonprofit organization is formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit other than the pursuit of accumulation of…

Daniela ZapataJuly 10, 2018

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Communities Prosper Because of Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations are made to help as many individuals and families on a daily basis. They Do many things to help our community be better and make sure everyone is protected, educated, and nurtured. Nonprofits give the community hope and a breath of fresh air when needed. They are here…

Daniela ZapataJuly 9, 2018

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The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

A study published in the journal of autism and developmental disorders found that students with autism choose majors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at a higher rate than students in the general population. Yet student with autism enroll into college at lower rates. People with an autism spectrum…

Daniela ZapataJuly 3, 2018

Education

Strategies for Teaching Students With ADHD

Many parents and teachers who have and teach children with ADD/ADHD know the difficulties that come with it. Issues like distractibility, hyperactivity, frustration are issues that tend to hinder their ability to learn in the traditional way. This is why teachers and parents need to come up with new adaptive…

Daniela ZapataJuly 2, 2018

Effects of Introducing STEM Education Early On

How to Help Anxious Students Succeed on Science Exams

Irene Loilot-Curie and Gender Equality

Phonons: The New Negative Gravity

Benefits of Switching to Renewable Energy

How Boyan Slat is Changing Our Ocean

Signs of Bullying And Ways to Prevent It

Surviving Your Childs Math Class

Fight For Gender Equality

Public Schools vs Private Schools

Here’s Why Giving Back to the Community is Important

So How Do Nonprofit Organization Benefit Our Society?

Communities Prosper Because of Nonprofits

The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

Strategies for Teaching Students With ADHD

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